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Text on the reverse side: In a delicate dance of yearning, gibbons stretch beneath a moonlit sky—an age-old symbol of illusion and desire. This 17...

Text on the reverse side: Based on an 1899 watercolour painting by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), this print shows two female figures, the da...

Text on the reverse side: Koinobori, meaning ‘carp streamer’, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate the Children’s D...

Text on the reverse side: From the series Parody of Day and Night in Twenty Four Hours by artist Kunichika is regarded as one of his finest series...

Text on the reverse side: A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They prov...

Text on the reverse side: Two warriors from the epic story of the 47 Ronin are shown during the climax of their encounter. The ronin Muramatsu San...

Text on the reverse side: The skeleton features as a regular subject in Kyosai's works. Although the skeletons are illustrated without medical acc...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave, the most recognisable Japanese artwork in the world, was created by Hokusai at around seventy, after nea...

Text on the reverse side: Playful and alert, monkeys scamper among ancient pine boughs. With expressive brushwork and lively composition, the sce...

Text on the reverse side: A playful depiction frogs engaged in a sumo match, blending whimsy with tradition. This charming artwork reflects Japan’...

Text on the reverse side: Odate and Umegatani Totaro I were sumo wrestlers of the Meiji era who likely competed against each other. Umegatani, a d...

Text on the reverse side: In Japan, viewing cherry blossom at night, also called Yozakura, is a pastime that has been enjoyed by many Japanese sin...

Text on the reverse side: Back in 1715, the Tsugaru clan brought cherry trees from Kyoto and planted them in the grounds of Hirosaki Castle, Aomor...

Text on the reverse side: The origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji" is considered that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Hirosh...

Text on the reverse side: Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. Hirosh...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short peri...

Text on the reverse side: Kabuki Actor Sawamura Tossho II playing the role of Yume no Ichibei. “Irezumi” is the Japanese word for tattoo. Traditio...

Text on the reverse side: The actor, playing the role of Inuzuka Shino is portrayed in a fight with Kenpachi on the rooftop of the Horyukaku pavil...

Text on the reverse side: The actor is depicted by the artist Kunichika, playing the role of Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa, an 11th century samurai wa...

Text on the reverse side: Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form...

Text on the reverse side: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist, Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle u...

Text on the reverse side: Créé pour un char de festival à Obuse, ce dragon tourbillonnant incarne l’éclat de la maturité artistique de Hokusai. So...

Text on the reverse side: Réalisée par Utagawa Hiroshige, maître des paysages et des atmosphères, cette représentation d’un dragon ondoyant à trav...

Text on the reverse side: Réalisée par Aoigaoka Keisei, cette œuvre représente Benzaiten, déesse de la musique et de la fortune, assise avec grâce...

Text on the reverse side: Totoya Hokkei, éminent élève de Hokusai, représente un puissant dragon émergeant à travers des nuages tourbillonnants. L...

Text on the reverse side: Issue de la série Illustrations modernes des préceptes bouddhiques (Hasso-ki Imayo Utsushi-e), cette estampe représente ...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru”, is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel”(also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel”...

Text on the reverse side: The combination of the bush warblers and plum blossoms can be found often in Japanese art as symbols of Spring. Expressi...

Text on the reverse side: Traditional kimono is made out of a narrow width bolt of dyed silk, cotton, hemp or wool, cut into rectangular shapes an...

Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japane...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from ...

Text on the reverse side: A canal created in the 17th century. Although the canal followed an absolutely straight line, Hiroshige depicted it with...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditi...

Text on the reverse side: The iris and its beauty have captivated the hearts of the Japanese since ancient times. Most commonly, it is believed th...

Text on the reverse side: In Japanese folklore, portrayed with intelligence and paranormal abilities, the 'kitsune' fox are capable of taking huma...

Text on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity in Asia, representing growth, good luck, pros...